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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.43, 707.24 and 325.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.43, 707.24 and 325.25 is: 487.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.43 : 707.24 = 325.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.43/707.24 = 325.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.43x = 707.24 × 325.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.43x = 230,029.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,029.81/471.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.94

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